The St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc. (SJHF)

founded in 1975 is an African American cultural and educational institution deeply rooted in the historic Hayti community of Durham, North Carolina.

SJHF is dedicated to advancing cultural understanding through diverse programs that examine the experiences of Americans of African descent — locally, nationally and globally.

The Foundation is committed to preserving, restoring and developing the Hayti Heritage Center, the former St. Joseph's AME Church, a National Historic Landmark, as a cultural and economic anchor to the greater Durham community.

News & Event Archives

Zumba Fitness

Zumba® is a fusion of Latin and International music that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system. ...


Boxing Aerobics

REGULAR CLASS SCHEDULE Tuesday  from 6:30 pm - 8 pm Cost: $5 per class Location: 2nd Floor – Dance Studio For More information Contact: 919-683-1709

Heritage Rhythms Dance Class

This class is taught by seasoned dance professionals Toni Hall and Ivy Burch. Prepare to travel the ...


CANCELLED: 1st Annual Bull City Spokenword Festival

We regret to inform you that due to unfortunate circumstances at the Hayti Heritage Center, the Bull City Spoken Word Festival will be rescheduled. There ...


Zumba New Class Schedule & Instructors

The new class schedule for Zumba will be every Wednesday and Thursday from 6:30 - 7:30 ...


A Town Hall Meeting

The Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color is pleased to announce that we will be ...


Soul Souvenirs: Durham’s Musical Memories from the 1960s and 1970s

April 19 - May 31 2012 Upper Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery (2nd Floor) Free and open to the Public Opening Reception Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m. Some of these ...


Bull City Soul Revival

ABOUT BULL CITY SOUL REVIVAL The Bull City Soul Revival (B.C.S.R.) is a community-based, ad-hoc collaborative initiative comprised of Durham County Library, St. Joseph Historic Foundation, ...


Expressive Jazz Inspired Paintings by Eric McRay

April 3 - May 31 2012 Lyda Moore Merrick Gallery Free and open to the Public Opening Reception Formal ...


The Frank Matthews Story: The Rise and Disappearance of America’s Biggest Kingpin

March 23, 2012 Doors open @ 6:30PM Screening @ 7:00PM Admission $5; Tickets available at the door Q&A immediately following ...